Thread Vein Removal
In Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire
No Of Sessions:
3 - 6
Treatment Time:
15 - 30 mins
Recovery Time:
varies
Price:
From £40
Thread Vein Removal
In Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire
3 - 6
Sessions
15 - 30 mins
Treatment Time
Varied
Recovery Time
From
£40
Thread veins can appear anywhere on the body most commonly found on the face, legs and chest. These red broken capillaries can be seen on both men and women. Some red vein lesions are present from birth, while others develop with age, as the result of environmental damage (such as sun exposure) or related to our genetics.
As we age and the elasticity of our blood vessels increases while valves in the veins start to weaken, causing breakages resulting in the recognisable characteristics apparent in thread veins. Running close to the surface of the skin these blood vessels although small are hard to conceal and hide when broken.
Although not directly linked to any further health conditions most people tend to find them unsightly on themselves and attempt to cover them up in their everyday lives, this is where the thread vein treatment at Harley Skin & Laser Clinic can help you get past the possible discomfort spider veins are putting on your life.
What Is Thread Vein Removal Treatment & How Does It Work?
Affecting so many people as they age, many come to live with thread veins as part of their everyday lives and do not give them a second look. Although for some people the broken veins can become uncomfortable leading to unwanted aches and muscle cramps, thankfully thread vein removal has become a more simplistic process thanks to the use of treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), or ND:YAG Laser both a globally recognised technique to remove different types of thread veins.
IPL uses quick pulses of intense light to the targeted area penetrating deeper layers of the skin. When the light pulses touch the skin, the energy is absorbed by pigment cells and turns into heat, this heat causes the vessel walls to break down. As these vessel walls break down the filling ability of the blood vessels is reduced and so is the appearance of the thread veins on the skin.
Here at Harley Skin & Laser Clinic, we utilise ND:YAG treatment, a laser that delivers precise energy levels to the target spider veins and breaks them down in a similar way as the IPL machine until the entire thread vein is absorbed into the bloodstream. This type of laser treatment is more often used to treat broken veins and spider veins in the legs. Varicose veins are not suitable to be treated using laser and we would recommend seeking advice from a vascular surgeon for any bulging or very thick dark leg veins.
Affecting more than 50% of women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB), spider veins, commonly known as thread veins, red veins or broken veins can also appear on any part of the body. Although harmless, they can be a common cause of distress with those afflicted, for smaller veins such as these we also offer our Microsclerotherapy Treatment.
What Can You Expect During Our Thread Vein Treatment
Consultation
As with any treatment at Harley Skin & Laser Clinic, you must undergo a consultation with one of our experienced aesthetic practitioners prior. In this consultation our nurse practitioner will determine the type of vessel you are afflicted with and where on your body they are to decide which treatment would best suit you.
This discussion will also allow us to discuss your medical history ensuring you are suitable for the thread vein treatment and no possible contradictions are found.
The starting price for the thread vein treatment is £40, pricing will be discussed with you through your consultation as we work with you to get you the best results.
During Your Treatment
Differing from person to person, depending on the severity of the thread veins as well as the location on the body a course of 3-6 sessions will be planned out which take approximately 15-30 minutes each.
Most people usually describe thread vein treatment as uncomfortable, rather than painful, saying it’s similar to a rubber band being snapped against your skin with a slight warmth following.
Each treatment starts with a protective cooling gel being applied to the area about to be treated, this should help reduce any discomfort and keep the laser’s heat away from your skin while still allowing the IPL to flash through.
The treatment device is then pressed into the affected area and a flash of light is emitted into the skin. The thread vein laser treatment device is then moved around the treatment area, with a flash going off at designated treatment points.
After The Treatment
Very few side effects are usually experienced after thread vein treatment, with people’s skin normally being red with a slight swelling for up to 48 hrs afterwards. On occasion, veins can appear darker in colour after 7-10 days although this is nothing to worry about and is seen as a completely normal part of the recovery process.
Here at Harley Skin & Laser Clinic, we always advise avoiding hot showers, baths or saunas for the rest of the day after you’ve been through thread vein treatment, only washing with tepid water. You should also avoid friction on the treated area including blowing your nose if the area surrounding was treated.
Thread veins can appear anywhere on the body most commonly found on the face, legs and chest. These red broken capillaries can be seen on both men and women. Some red vein lesions are present from birth, while others develop with age, as the result of environmental damage (such as sun exposure) or related to our genetics.
As we age and the elasticity of our blood vessels increases while valves in the veins start to weaken, causing breakages resulting in the recognisable characteristics apparent in thread veins. Running close to the surface of the skin these blood vessels although small are hard to conceal and hide when broken.
Although not directly linked to any further health conditions most people tend to find them unsightly on themselves and attempt to cover them up in their everyday lives, this is where the thread vein treatment at Harley Skin & Laser Clinic can help you get past the possible discomfort spider veins are putting on your life.
What Is Thread Vein Removal Treatment & How Does It Work?
Affecting so many people as they age, many come to live with thread veins as part of their everyday lives and do not give them a second look. Although for some people the broken veins can become uncomfortable leading to unwanted aches and muscle cramps, thankfully thread vein removal has become a more simplistic process thanks to the use of treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), or ND:YAG Laser both a globally recognised technique to remove different types of thread veins.
IPL uses quick pulses of intense light to the targeted area penetrating deeper layers of the skin. When the light pulses touch the skin, the energy is absorbed by pigment cells and turns into heat, this heat causes the vessel walls to break down. As these vessel walls break down the filling ability of the blood vessels is reduced and so is the appearance of the thread veins on the skin.
Here at Harley Skin & Laser Clinic, we utilise ND:YAG treatment, a laser that delivers precise energy levels to the target spider veins and breaks them down in a similar way as the IPL machine until the entire thread vein is absorbed into the bloodstream. This type of laser treatment is more often used to treat broken veins and spider veins in the legs. Varicose veins are not suitable to be treated using laser and we would recommend seeking advice from a vascular surgeon for any bulging or very thick dark leg veins.
Affecting more than 50% of women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB), spider veins, commonly known as thread veins, red veins or broken veins can also appear on any part of the body. Although harmless, they can be a common cause of distress with those afflicted, for smaller veins such as these we also offer our Microsclerotherapy Treatment.
As with any treatment at Harley Skin & Laser Clinic, you must undergo a consultation with one of our experienced aesthetic practitioners prior. In this consultation our nurse practitioner will determine the type of vessel you are afflicted with and where on your body they are to decide which treatment would best suit you.
This discussion will also allow us to discuss your medical history ensuring you are suitable for the thread vein treatment and no possible contradictions are found.
The starting price for the thread vein treatment is £40, pricing will be discussed with you through your consultation as we work with you to get you the best results.
Differing from person to person, depending on the severity of the thread veins as well as the location on the body a course of 3-6 sessions will be planned out which take approximately 15-30 minutes each.
Most people usually describe thread vein treatment as uncomfortable, rather than painful, saying it’s similar to a rubber band being snapped against your skin with a slight warmth following.
Each treatment starts with a protective cooling gel being applied to the area about to be treated, this should help reduce any discomfort and keep the laser’s heat away from your skin while still allowing the IPL to flash through.
The treatment device is then pressed into the affected area and a flash of light is emitted into the skin. The thread vein laser treatment device is then moved around the treatment area, with a flash going off at designated treatment points.
Very few side effects are usually experienced after thread vein treatment, with people’s skin normally being red with a slight swelling for up to 48 hrs afterwards. On occasion, veins can appear darker in colour after 7-10 days although this is nothing to worry about and is seen as a completely normal part of the recovery process.Here at Harley Skin & Laser Clinic, we always advise avoiding hot showers, baths or saunas for the rest of the day after you’ve been through thread vein treatment, only washing with tepid water. You should also avoid friction on the treated area including blowing your nose if the area surrounding was treated.
Book Your Thread Vein Treatment Appointment Today
Working alongside our clients, our nurse practitioners at Harley Skin & Laser Clinic, want to do all we can to support those who find themselves worried by spider veins as we know it can affect your everyday life, so if you’re looking for an expert to discuss this treatment for thread veins within the Newcastle-under-Lyme or Staffordshire area, contact our team on 01782 611001 or email across to info@harleyskinandlaser.co.uk and a member of our fabulous team will be in touch soon.
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